Description
Savory classic tuna patties combine pantry staples with zesty herbs for a quick, satisfying meal. Golden-brown and crispy, these patties offer a delightful seafood experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (5-ounce / 142 grams) cans tuna, drained
- 2 eggs
- 10 tablespoons (150 milliliters) Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) diced onion
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, creating a smooth, cohesive mixture.
- Gently fold drained tuna and finely chopped onion into the base, ensuring even distribution and seasoning with freshly ground black pepper.
- Carefully form the mixture into 8 uniform patties, each approximately 1 inch thick, using gentle pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Preheat a skillet with vegetable oil over medium heat (around 350°F) until oil shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place patties in the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and crispy edges.
- Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate and serve immediately while warm, accompanied by your preferred dipping sauce for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Test patty mixture’s consistency by ensuring it holds together without falling apart when shaping.
- Use fresh tuna or high-quality canned tuna packed in water for lighter, cleaner flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative binding agents like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary restrictions.
- Add fresh herbs like chopped parsley or dill to enhance the patties’ aromatic complexity and brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 636 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg